Hi, Maggie! I really want to try both of these items now especially the Amila Pure pressed foundation! Reading about it, (as I have commented on your other post) - I used to really enjoy that Clinique pressed powder and now I started having this nostalgic memory about it because I really adored how it can be sheered down and full coverage. This, without fussing about whether it would make me look too dewy or too dry and cake-y. Since I'm prioritizing skincare too, it's about the balance of what I'm using underneath as well when it comes to finding a suitable foundation. I wish they could have a sample or something (I remember when it was loose powder they did!) because finding a match is soo tricky. I hope I could get a close shade match! It's also good that you are not having any reaction to the essential oils in it too! I think if it wasn't for your review, I would be taken back to try it but since we have somewhat similar skin ;)
As for me, I just finished up Saie Sunvisor which I suspect it will be too glowy for you. I really enjoyed it much more than their Slip Tint. Although I agree, it is a slippery texture but it makes my now-even-drier skin looks so damn good. Interestingly, it's not necessarily as hydrating as I thought. On the fence whether that one is a repurchase but for now, it's most likely but I do enjoy venturing into other sunsreens so maybe not soon! Sometimes, I would also use Kinfield Daily Dew - a little white cast on me, not tacky but it does leave a slight glow. I enjoy it but I just trialled their new released Sunglow rfom Ayla and that one surprisingly has a much lighter texture despite it being sun"glow"! I was worried about the undertone because it's leaning more pink (like rose-gold) but it does somewhat dissipate and I don't look like a disco ball, more subtle than Saie Glowy Gel base and less slippery than Saie actually. I love that it's priced less than the average green sunscreen too with comfortable finish and texture.
Asti! I love this combo so much and am so happy to hear you want to try the Alima Pure Pressed Foundation! You're right, there's something so nostalgic about a pressed powder (whether it's Clinique or not. I used to enjoy the Dior one too), and this one is amazing! I think you'd really love the Alima Pure for its flexibility of coverage and just how weightless it feels on the skin, considering where you live.
I know; I wish they made mini pans as samples. It'd be both cute and functional, haha! I hope you can find a close shade match too. Yes! The essential oils and rosehip were red flags for me at first, but I haven't had any reactions to either. So I feel confident you're safe too, my skin sister!
I suspected the Saie Sunvisor would be too glowy for me too. It's interesting to hear you say it's both glowy and slippery but not as hydrating as you thought. I thought the same with Slip Tint: it could look greasy on me but wasn't hydrating. Many a time, I almost purchased the Kinfield Daily Dew, but I'm so glad to hear you say it has a slight glow, and I was right not to get it, haha. But of course, now I'm interested in Sunglow since you mention a lighter texture! I'll have to look into that one next. I love that you and I are always drawn to trying the same things, Asti!
Hi, Maggie! I really want to try both of these items now especially the Amila Pure pressed foundation! Reading about it, (as I have commented on your other post) - I used to really enjoy that Clinique pressed powder and now I started having this nostalgic memory about it because I really adored how it can be sheered down and full coverage. This, without fussing about whether it would make me look too dewy or too dry and cake-y. Since I'm prioritizing skincare too, it's about the balance of what I'm using underneath as well when it comes to finding a suitable foundation. I wish they could have a sample or something (I remember when it was loose powder they did!) because finding a match is soo tricky. I hope I could get a close shade match! It's also good that you are not having any reaction to the essential oils in it too! I think if it wasn't for your review, I would be taken back to try it but since we have somewhat similar skin ;)
As for me, I just finished up Saie Sunvisor which I suspect it will be too glowy for you. I really enjoyed it much more than their Slip Tint. Although I agree, it is a slippery texture but it makes my now-even-drier skin looks so damn good. Interestingly, it's not necessarily as hydrating as I thought. On the fence whether that one is a repurchase but for now, it's most likely but I do enjoy venturing into other sunsreens so maybe not soon! Sometimes, I would also use Kinfield Daily Dew - a little white cast on me, not tacky but it does leave a slight glow. I enjoy it but I just trialled their new released Sunglow rfom Ayla and that one surprisingly has a much lighter texture despite it being sun"glow"! I was worried about the undertone because it's leaning more pink (like rose-gold) but it does somewhat dissipate and I don't look like a disco ball, more subtle than Saie Glowy Gel base and less slippery than Saie actually. I love that it's priced less than the average green sunscreen too with comfortable finish and texture.
Asti! I love this combo so much and am so happy to hear you want to try the Alima Pure Pressed Foundation! You're right, there's something so nostalgic about a pressed powder (whether it's Clinique or not. I used to enjoy the Dior one too), and this one is amazing! I think you'd really love the Alima Pure for its flexibility of coverage and just how weightless it feels on the skin, considering where you live.
I know; I wish they made mini pans as samples. It'd be both cute and functional, haha! I hope you can find a close shade match too. Yes! The essential oils and rosehip were red flags for me at first, but I haven't had any reactions to either. So I feel confident you're safe too, my skin sister!
I suspected the Saie Sunvisor would be too glowy for me too. It's interesting to hear you say it's both glowy and slippery but not as hydrating as you thought. I thought the same with Slip Tint: it could look greasy on me but wasn't hydrating. Many a time, I almost purchased the Kinfield Daily Dew, but I'm so glad to hear you say it has a slight glow, and I was right not to get it, haha. But of course, now I'm interested in Sunglow since you mention a lighter texture! I'll have to look into that one next. I love that you and I are always drawn to trying the same things, Asti!